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"Why Aikido Looks Fake" - Explanation of Ukemi (Falling)

1 decade 5 years 7 months 3 weeks ago

He explains that Aikido looks fake because of Ukemi.

Yes this is true.

I would like to say this it is easier to take a fall from a hip throw then it is to take one from Shihonage(arm Break).

Resiting an attack alerts an opponent to your intentions.

It is easier to kill (neutralize), an opponent if they cannot tell your intentions.

When completely at ease (rare in real life), it is easy to dispatch an opponent.

Take for example (out of context) if a soldier is being overwhelmed by enemies should they spray and pray? Or take somewhat relaxed controlled shots at the closest most threatening targets and so on?

Aikido is not for those of us who wish to fight, it is for those of us who want to control our fears, and learning awareness.